📍 Quick Answer:
Jama Masjid se Lal Quila tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 5 minutes lagte hain,
2 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹11 (Token) /
₹10 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Jama Masjid to Lal Quila covers approximately 1.6 km with a travel time of around 5 minutes. The journey passes through 2 stations on a single direct line — no interchange needed.
This route uses the Violet Line line of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
जामा मस्जिद से लाल किला — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Jama Masjid to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro is approximately 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1.6 km.
📍 Jama Masjid → Lal Quila Route Map
🗺️ Jama Masjid → Lal Quila — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Jama Masjid to Lal Quila is calculated based on the distance of 1.6 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹11 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹10 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹8 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹11 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited rides — valid from first trip |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days |
| Children (under 3 yrs) | Free | Must be accompanied by adult |
| ⚠️ Ticketless Penalty | ₹250 | Always carry a valid ticket |
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
- Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
- Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
- Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
📋 Journey Summary
The Jama Masjid–Lal Quila journey covers 2 stations on Violet Line in about 5 minutes (a direct journey with no interchange), fare ₹11.
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📍 Nearby Routes from Jama Masjid
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro journey from Jama Masjid to Lal Quila takes approximately 5 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Jama Masjid to Lal Quila is ₹11 for a token and ₹10 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹8.
No — this is a direct route on the Violet Line. No train change required.
Using a Smart Card for the Jama Masjid to Lal Quila journey saves ₹1 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹10 vs Token: ₹11.
The first Delhi Metro train from Jama Masjid towards Lal Quila departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Jama Masjid towards Lal Quila is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Yes. The Jama Masjid to Lal Quila route is direct — no interchange needed. You stay on the Violet Line throughout.
Check the platform board at Jama Masjid for the train going towards Lal Quila. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Lal Quila to Jama Masjid takes the same time (~5 min) and distance (1.6 km). The fare is also ₹11 (token) / ₹10 (Smart Card).
The best time to travel from Jama Masjid to Lal Quila is before 8:00 AM or after 8:30 PM on weekdays to avoid peak-hour crowds. Off-peak also gives a Smart Card discount.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Jama Masjid as source and Lal Quila as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Jama Masjid towards Lal Quila is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Jama Masjid to Lal Quila route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Jama Masjid to Lal Quila route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Jama Masjid to Lal Quila route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Jama Masjid to Lal Quila journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Jama Masjid to Lal Quila is ₹8. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹1 on the Jama Masjid to Lal Quila route (₹10 vs ₹11 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Jama Masjid to Lal Quila. A Smart Card at ₹10 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.1 kg of CO₂ on the Jama Masjid to Lal Quila journey (1.6 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹1 (10%) on the Jama Masjid to Lal Quila route. Token/QR fare is ₹11; Smart Card fare is ₹10. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Jama Masjid to Lal Quila route has no interchange. The Jama Masjid to Lal Quila route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Jama Masjid to Lal Quila trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Jama Masjid to enter, then scan again at Lal Quila to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Jama Masjid and Lal Quila, the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women, marked with pink signage. Men may travel in it only while accompanying a woman, child, or senior/differently-abled passenger.
Travelling from Jama Masjid to Lal Quila, let passengers exit before boarding, queue on the marked platform lines, stand right on escalators, avoid loud calls or music, and offer priority seats to those who need them — especially useful advice if you're changing lines en route.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Jama Masjid to Lal Quila
⏰ Best Time to Travel
Avoid 8–10 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM peak hours.
Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for a comfortable 5-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹11 ·
Smart Card: ₹10 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹440 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹440 for daily commuters.
🚇 Platform Tips
Board from the front coaches at interchange stations — closest to exits.
Off-peak Smart Card gives extra 20% discount before 8 AM and after 8 PM.
🌙 Last Train Alert
Last metro from Jama Masjid:
11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Jama Masjid to Lal Quila (1.6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.2g CO₂ on this journey.
Delhi Metro's electric fleet runs on ~30% renewable energy, making it one of India's greenest transit systems.
· 💳 Use a Smart Card to save an additional ₹1 (10% discount) on every trip.
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Jama Masjid Metro Station (जामा मस्जिद मेट्रो स्टेशन) Lal Quila Metro Station (लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन)